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Criminal Justice Studies in California

Criminal Justice Studies Schools in California

Jobs for Criminal Justice Studies Grads in California

In this state, there are 28,920 people employed in jobs related to a Criminal Justice Studies degree, compared to 291,480 nationwide.

Criminal Justice Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Criminal Justice Studies Jobs in California

In this state, Criminal Justice Studies grads earn an average of $126,286. Nationwide, they make an average of $93,156.

Criminal Justice Studies Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 17 colleges in California offering Criminal Justice Studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 17 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,434 a year. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,235 in their first year after graduation. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,215 a year. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,248 a year. The school admits about 92% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,082 after earning their degree at this institution. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

#6

Ashford University

San Diego

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,447 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 31%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,160 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,196 a year. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $58,993 a year. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,973 a year. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,193 in their first year after graduation. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,145 a year. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,105 a year. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,772 a year. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,959 in their first year after graduation. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

#15

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,936 a year. With an admission rate of 95%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#17

La Sierra University

Riverside

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,651 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 93% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Criminal Justice Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers Criminal Justice Studies majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $52,907
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $78,129
Quality Control Analysts $53,423
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $95,957
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $91,449
Remote Sensing Technicians $99,834

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Criminal Justice Studies.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Criminology 10,365
Forensic Science and Technology 4,612
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy 999
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 974
Criminalistics and Criminal Science 584
Natural Resource Protection 224
Counterterrorism Operations 181
Geospatial Intelligence 53

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